1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF maintenance

Contents
0.1 Alphabetical Index 2
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1.1 Maintenance 34
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1.2 USA Warranty 62
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2.1 Safety First 97
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3.1 Controls and Operating Equipment 158
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3.2 Tips and Advice 277
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3.3 Technical Data 377
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3.4 Sound System Premium CD 392
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3.4 Sound System 421
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3.5 Consumer Protection Laws 454
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Driving econom ically .. ............. 3.2 16
Driving in foreign countries ........ .......... ........ 3.2 84
Driving under
conditions ............... 3.2 23
Duplicate key ..
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Easy-Entry -Function ........ 3.1
Electrical
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- Heated passenger seat ..... o
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Ele ctrical Socke t ......... .....
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Electroni c differentia l lock ............. o
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Ele ctronic immobilizer ................ 3 .1
E lect ronic power control (
EPC) ....................... 3.1
Em ergency
- Clos ing sunroof
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- Flasher .
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- F lashe r switc h ...... 3.1
-Starti ng ............ 3.2
-Towing ........ .............. o 3.2
Emergency flasher switch
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Emiss ion control maintenance ..... 1 .1
Emission control system .......... 3.2
- Ma lfunct ion indicator li
ght ..... ...........
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- Coo lant Level ...... .................. o
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- Coolant tempera ture ... o o 3.1
- Cool ing ...................... 3.2
- Fuel specifications
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-Hood ........... ...... 3.2
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Stopping ....................................... 3.1 1
Engine Gauge ............. 3.1
-Additives ...................................... 3.2 39
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-Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 38
Environment
- Brake
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and protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 24
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- Maintenance
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-Starting procedures ............................. 3.1
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-Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 25
Exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 18
E xpansion tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 43
Extenders for the safety
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Fahrenheit to setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .1
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- Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 44
- Switch
-Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 72
-Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 72
Fan switch, -Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 72
F astening
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Luggage compartment socket .. ...................... 3.1 69
Lumbar Support .................................... 3.1 57
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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 32
indicato r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 23
air condi tioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 72
transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .1 96
- Back-up
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Master key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 25
- With remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 25
Mats,
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Memory functions, -
Multi-Function (M FA) . . . . 3.1 11
MFA .............. . ............................... 3 .1 11
per . ........... ................... 3.1 13
km ................... 3.1 13
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Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 53
Momenta ry consumption indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 13
function steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .1 24
Mult i-Function
- Average driving speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 13
-Average consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 13
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Erasing the setting s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 12
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Outsi de tempe rature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 12
Multi-function indicator ............................. 3.1 11
Multi -Function
steering

1.1
Maintenance

in North America . They have
Volkswagen trained technicians, proper workshop equipment and parts to give you ex­
pert service.
Volkswagen
service.
Your Volkswagen many services for your convenience, such as ex­
tended service
bird body to na me just a few. Ask about
them.
Arrange your service with you r
Ask your Service Advisor about the service you need and discuss the cost
Leave word where you can be reached during the day and when you
Keep
Maintenance services performed by your authorized at the speci­
hints on what you can service
You can check tires for wear or damage and correct tire the
spa re .
You can check the windshield washer container.
Whenever necessary, refill
or top up.
You can check your car's in te rior and exterior
You can check the eng ine
You can perfor m the se checks once a week.
technician

Emission
1 environmen t is of concern to into you r ve -
an efficie nt emissi on co ntrol system, using genuine Volkswagen parts, in con­
fo rma nce with the Federal Air Act in the United States an d E mis­
sion Standards, res pective ly. To
ma intenance for the emiss io n
2-Maintenance, repair or
automotive service and repair es­
System Warranty, p rovided that such repairs are performed to manufacturer's specifications, and that parts are at
to genuine
however, must be performed by an authorized
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make sure th at suc h parts are warra n ted by t heir manufact urer and th at t hey are
at
equivalent to genuine Volkswagen replaceme nt p arts in emission mance and dur ability.
T o be ce rta
in that th e e missio n co ntrol system fun ctions as designed,
components of the
An u ntune d engine w astes
An un-servi ced emission system can increase
A minor adjust ment n ow may preve nt a repa ir
keep your car dependable and safe.
on the pages are based on vehicles oper­
ating unde r
tem peratures, excessive dust etc., it is necessary for certa in ope rat io n s to be carried
out in between the given interva ls. This applies to e ngine
are ready to serve you and are committed to qua­